Handle attachment for a fishing rod

Abstract

The invention relates to a handle device for a fishing rod comprising a shaft (20) extending between two shaft ends (20), a handle (21) extending between a first handle end (25) and a second handle end (26), the shaft (20) having a portion extending beyond the second handle end (26), one of the shaft ends (20) being contained within the handle (21), notable in that the device comprises at least one first spacer (22) positioned within the handle (21); the spacer has a central through hole in which the shaft (20) is held; the spacer has at least one air passage hole; inside the handle (21) is a defined air volume between the shaft (20) and an internal wall of the handle (21); the first handle end (25) has a cover (27). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Handle device for a fishing rod Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle device for a fishing rod. It is particularly applicable in the field of leisure and fishing. Previous technique

[0002] A fishing rod is an indispensable tool for those who wish to catch fish. It allows the angler to cast bait or a lure into the water and retrieve it. By turning a handle, the fisherman can attract fish and, with a little patience, bring them in. Using a fishing rod is a blend of precision and strategy, making each outing unique and captivating.

[0003] Some prior art documents also propose fishing rod devices. For example, publication document CH555136 describes a fishing rod with a reel driven by a motor.

[0004] However, this document has a drawback.

[0005] Indeed, the motor in the fishing rod will emit vibrations at the handle and therefore interfere with the perception of information.

[0006] The user will have difficulty knowing whether a fish has bitten the fishing lure. Presentation of the invention

[0007] The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a completely innovative approach.

[0008] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a handle device for a fishing rod.

[0009] In particular, an objective of the invention is to provide such a device making it possible to do away with any other complex adjustment system.

[0010] These objectives, as well as others that will appear subsequently, are achieved, using a handle device for a fishing rod comprising a shaft extending between two shaft ends, a handle extending between a first handle end and a second handle end having a portion configured to position a reel, said shaft extending beyond the second handle end, one of the shaft ends being contained within said handle, notable in that said device comprises at least one first spacer positioned within the handle; said spacer comprises a central through hole in which said shaft is held; said spacer comprises at least one air passage hole; inside the handle is a defined volume of air between the shaft and an internal wall of the handle; said volume of air is configured to resonate the oscillations of the rod, said first end of sleeve has a cover.

[0011] Thanks to these provisions, this device makes it possible to amplify the intensity of the information transmitted by the fishing rod assembly.

[0012] The fishing rod allows the user to increase their perception of information.

[0013] The effectiveness of the acoustic handle concept is based in particular on maximizing the air volume and the tube length.

[0014] The invention is advantageously implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically operative combination.

[0015] In one embodiment, said lid is solid or has at least one opening.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first spacer is positioned substantially in the middle of the handle; said middle is defined between the first end of the handle and the second end of the handle.

[0017] In one embodiment, the device includes a second spacer positioned proximal to the first end of the sleeve and a third spacer positioned on the second end of the sleeve.

[0018] Thanks to these arrangements, this configuration of the cover and the spacers allows a volume of air to circulate inside the handle.

[0019] In one embodiment, the handle has a circular section on at least one half of said handle.

[0020] In one variant the section is polygonal in shape such as for example a triangular or hexagonal shape.

[0021] In one embodiment, the handle further comprises a parallelepiped section having a flat; said parallelepiped section is proximal to the second end of the handle; the parallelepiped section is configured to position and fix said reel.

[0022] In one embodiment, said device includes an interface plate positioned on said flat of the parallelepiped section to fix the reel.

[0023] In one embodiment, the parallelepiped section has fillets configured to grasp said fishing rod with one hand by a user.

[0024] Thanks to these arrangements, this parallelepiped section allows for comfort when a user rests one hand on the fishing rod.

[0025] In one embodiment, the handle includes means for fixing a reel.

[0026] In one embodiment, the device has the following dimensions: the handle section has a diameter between 16 mm and 30 mm, the handle has a length between 27 cm and 55 cm. Brief description of the figures

[0027] Other advantages, purposes and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, given for explanatory purposes only and not as a limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Fig. 1 represents the handle device for a fishing rod;

[0029] Fig. 2 represents the second end of the handle of the device;

[0030] Fig. 3 represents an example of a spacer and a cover;

[0031] Figure 4 shows a user holding the handle and the reel.

[0032] Fig. 5 represents the different fillets of the handle;

[0033] Fig. 6 represents a vibration measurement test;

[0034] Figure [Fig.7] represents a graph showing the amplitude of the vibrations;

[0035] Figure 8 represents a result in the form of a graph. Description of the implementation methods

[0036] Fig. 1 shows the handle device for a fishing rod.

[0037] A fishing rod consists of a handle, a shaft, and a reel.

[0038] This figure shows the inside of the handle 21 of the fishing rod.

[0039] The handle 21 extends from a first end of the handle 25 to a second end of the handle 26. It forms a straight tube.

[0040] The straight tube shape of the handle 21 maximizes the amplification of the amplitude of the transmitted vibrations

[0041] The rod 20 extends between two rod ends.

[0042] The inside of the handle 21 comprises the following elements: the rod 20, a first spacer 22, a second spacer 23, a third spacer 24, and a cover 27.

[0043] The stem 20 and the handle 21 have a circular section.

[0044] Inside the handle 21, the rod 20 passes through the handle 21 from the first end of the handle 25 to the second end of the handle 26.

[0045] The rod 20 has a diameter between 1 mm and 18 mm, preferably 6 to 18 mm, and a length between 150 cm and 350 cm.

[0046] A portion of the second end of the handle 26 is configured to position a reel.

[0047] The handle 21 has a diameter between 10 mm and 40 mm. According to the example shown, the diameter is 20 mm.

[0048] According to one variant, the diameter is between 16 mm and 30 mm.

[0049] The handle 21 has a length between 25 cm and 60 cm. According to the example shown, the length is 45 cm.

[0050] According to one variant, the length is between 27 cm and 55 cm.

[0051] The first spacer 22 is positioned in the middle of the handle 21. This middle is defined between the first end of the handle 25 and the second end of the handle 26.

[0052] The second spacer 23 is positioned proximal to the first end of the handle 25. The second spacer 23 is flush with the end of the handle.

[0053] The cover 27 is assembled with the second spacer 23 and comes to rest against the first end of the handle 25.

[0054] The third spacer 24 is positioned proximal to the second end of the handle 26. The third spacer 24 is flush with the end of the handle.

[0055] The first spacer 22, the second spacer, the third spacer and the cover 27 have several fins.

[0056] The spacers and fins have a thickness of between 5 mm and 20 mm. For example, the internal diameter is 6 mm, and the external diameter is 23 mm. The length of the fins is between 2 and 10 mm.

[0057] Inside the handle 21, between the inner wall of the handle 21 and the rod 20, there is a volume of air. This volume of air is configured to resonate with the oscillations of the rod 20.

[0058] The first end of the handle 25 has a cover 27.

[0059] The lid 27 is solid or has at least one opening.

[0060] The opening is configured to allow the volume of air to pass through.

[0061] The cover 27 has a central through hole to accommodate one end of the rod 20.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the rod 20 is made of composite material.

[0063] A composite material is a material made up of two or more distinct components; it transmits vibrations and oscillates with the vibration of the line when a user uses the fishing rod.

[0064] According to one variant, the stem 20 and the handle 21 have a parallelepiped section with a flat.

[0065] Naturally, the invention is described above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0066] Fig. 2 shows the second end of the handle of the device.

[0067] The second end of the handle 26 includes fastening means 28 and a plate 29.

[0068] The fastening means 28 being configured to position the reel.

[0069] According to one variant, the first end of the handle has a circular section and the second end of the handle 26 has a parallelepiped section with a flat.

[0070] The flat surface allows a plate 29 to be housed and fixed on the second end of the handle 26.

[0071] The parallelepiped section has fillets configured to allow a user to grasp the fishing rod with one hand.

[0072] The parallelepiped section has a height and a width.

[0073] The height is between 16 mm and 24 mm, and the width is between 18 mm and 27 mm.

[0074] According to an example produced, the plate 29 is made of rubber.

[0075] Rubber is an elastic material obtained from certain plants or manufactured synthetically.

[0076] In one embodiment, the reel seat is integrated into the tube. There is an opening in the tube for inserting the reel.

[0077] Fig. 3 shows an example of a spacer and a cover.

[0078] The present spacer can be: the first spacer 22, the second spacer, or the third spacer.

[0079] Each fin has one end fixed to a spacer and one free end.

[0080] The free ends of the fins together form a central through hole. These central through holes allow the rod to be held in place.

[0081] The first spacer 22, the second spacer and the third spacer have a thickness, a height and a width.

[0082] The thickness is between 1 mm and 18 mm. According to one variant, the thickness is between 6 mm and 16 mm.

[0083] Fig. 4 shows a user holding the handle and reel 30.

[0084] The handling is done with a user. This user places his hand on the second end of the handle and on the plate 29.

[0085] According to a first variant, the fixing means 28 of the reel 30 is positioned between the ring and little fingers of the user's hand.

[0086] According to a second variant, the fixing means 28 of the reel 30 is positioned between the thumb and forefinger of the user's hand.

[0087] According to a third variant, the fixing means 28 of the reel 30 is positioned between the index and middle fingers of the user's hand.

[0088] According to a fourth variant, the fixing means 28 of the reel 30 is positioned between the middle and ring fingers of the user's hand.

[0089] According to a fifth variant, the fixing means 28 of the reel 30 is positioned behind the little finger of the user's hand.

[0090] This figure shows the position of the cover 27 during the final assembly with the handle 21.

[0091] The letter A represents the distance between the second end of the handle and the means for fixing the reel 30.

[0092] This distance is between 50 mm and 90 mm. According to one variant, the distance is between 65 mm and 85 mm.

[0093] All tests were offered to intermediate and experienced fishermen.

[0094] Fig. 5 shows the different fillets of the handle.

[0095] This figure shows fillets having an inverted "U" shape with variations of widths and of the bottom of the shape of a more or less flat "U".

[0096] The fillets have a fillet radius. This fillet radius is between 5 mm and 10 mm.

[0097] Fig. 6 shows a vibration measurement test.

[0098] This measurement test is carried out using four piezoelectric sensors A0.

[0099] A piezoelectric sensor is a device using the piezoelectric effect to convert mechanical changes into electrical signals, allowing the measurement of pressure, force, acceleration, and vibration with high sensitivity and a fast response.

[0100] These sensors allow the vibration amplitudes to be measured at several locations on the handle.

[0101] In order for the test to be interpretable and accurate, the handle is embedded by the element 110.

[0102] According to an example carried out, the test is performed starting from a small perturbation on the end of the cane, opposite the sensors, in order to set it in motion.

[0103] This disturbance is created by applying a force to the end of the rod, thereby causing a displacement of the rod end from its initial position. The movements induced on the rod by the force will create vibrations that propagate along its length and are detected by the sensors.

[0104] Figure 7 shows a graph showing the amplitude of the vibrations.

[0105] This figure presents the results obtained by the test.

[0106] This graph has an abscissa and an ordinate.

[0107] The ordinate represented by the letter B represents the amplitude of a vibration.

[0108] The abscissa represented by the letter C represents time.

[0109] The graph shows the evolution of the vibrations showing the attenuation of the vibrations over time.

[0110] Fig. 8 shows a result in the form of a graph.

[0111] The letter D corresponds to the amplification of vibrations.

[0112] The letter E corresponds to the frequencies perceived by the handle.

[0113] This graph shows an amplification peak. This amplification peak is reached between 5 Hz and 10 Hz.

[0114] A second amplification peak is reached between 20 Hz and 25 Hz.

[0115] The figure decomposes the time signal into a frequency signal showing the natural frequencies and their amplitude. This is a spectral analysis.

[0116] This spectral analysis is used to compare the amplitude peaks for the different configurations.

[0117] In order to carry out this analysis, different handle variants were mounted, the shaft and the handle were embedded and a stress force was applied.

[0118] In response, several temporal responses are compared in spectral analysis. It is then proven that the present invention has the capacity to amplify the amplitude of the vibrations transmitted by the rod, and thus help the user to fish better.

[0119] It is emphasized that all features, as they are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the present description, drawings and attached features, even if in practice they have only been described in relation to other specific features, both individually and in any combinations, may be combined with other features or groups of features disclosed herein, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances render such combinations impossible or meaningless. List of reference signs

[0120] [Tables 1] References Designations 20 Stem 21 Handle 22 First spacer 23 Second spacer 24 Third spacer 25 First end of handle 26 Second end of handle 27 Cover 28 Fastening means 29 Plate 30 Reel

Claims

Demands

1. A handle device for a fishing rod comprising a shaft (20) extending between two shaft ends (20), a handle (21) extending between a first handle end (25) and a second handle end (26) having a portion configured to position a reel (30), said shaft (20) extending beyond the second handle end (26), one of the shaft ends (20) being contained within said handle (21), characterized in that said device comprises at least one first spacer (22) positioned within the handle (21); said spacer has a central through hole in which said shaft (20) is retained; said spacer has at least one air passage hole; within the handle (21) is a defined air volume between the shaft (20) and an internal wall of the handle (21);said volume of air is configured to resonate the oscillations of the rod (20), said first end of sleeve (25) includes a cover (27).

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein said cover (27) is solid or has at least one opening.

3. Device according to claim 1, wherein the first spacer (22) is positioned substantially in the middle of the handle (21); said middle is defined between the first end of the handle (25) and the second end of the handle (26).

4. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises a second spacer (23) positioned proximal to the first end of sleeve (25) and a third spacer (24) positioned on the second end of sleeve (26).

5. Device according to claim 1, wherein the handle (21) has a circular section on at least one half of said handle (21).

6. Device according to claim 1, wherein the handle (21) further comprises a parallelepiped section having a flat; said parallelepiped section is proximal to the second end of the handle (26); the parallelepiped section is configured to position and fix said reel (30).

7. Device according to claim 6, wherein said device comprises an interface plate (29) positioned on said flat of the parallelepiped section for fixing the reel (30).

8. Device according to claim 6, wherein the parallelepiped section has fillets configured to grasp said fishing rod with one hand by a user

9. Device according to claim 1, wherein the handle (21) has fastening means (28) for positioning a reel (30).

10. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device has the following dimensions: the section of the handle (21) has a diameter between 16 mm and 30 mm, the handle (21) has a length between 27 cm and 55 cm.

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